Project Accountant

Construction Project Accountant

Location: Charlotte, NC Metro Area

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Department: Corporate Finance & Operations Accounting

We are partnering with a premier, high-growth construction trade subcontractor serving the residential and multi-family homebuilding markets throughout the Carolinas. Established in 2011, this employee-centric organization specializes in structural concrete, masonry, and exterior site solutions. Recognized as a certified great workplace, the company prides itself on a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and strong industry partnerships. They are seeking a meticulous, self-driven Project Accountant to join their regional division in Charlotte.

The Project Accountant plays a critical operational role in managing revenue recognition, job billing, receivables, and job-costing reconciliation. Working closely with both corporate accounting and field production teams, this individual ensures accurate project invoicing, maintains positive customer cash flow, and supports overall project margin tracking.

• Post and reconcile project revenues, ensuring accurate data entry across active contracts.

• Maintain detailed daily and weekly project billing logs to support continuous cash flow.

• Partner directly with field leadership to streamline site progress invoicing and eliminate billing delays.

• Handle customer billing inquiries and resolve account discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.

• Monitor aging accounts receivables and lead proactive outreach regarding past-due invoices and open purchase orders.

• Prepare routine A/R collection reports and assist leadership with monthly revenue forecasting.

• Assist project teams with job profitability analysis and material estimation comparisons.

• Track inventory levels for bulk materials and coordinate necessary purchasing logistics.

• Execute ad-hoc financial analysis and special operational projects as requested by leadership.

• Experience: 2+ years of background in project accounting, accounts receivable, or job-cost accounting within the construction, sub-trade, or real estate sectors.

• Systems Proficiency: Strong software aptitude; experience with Quick Books or similar mid-tier accounting/ERP systems preferred.

• Core Competencies:

  • Exceptional organizational habits with a high degree of detail orientation.

  • Sound analytical capability and comfort managing job budgets and billing workflows.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proactive, team-first mindset with a strong work ethic.

Compensation:
$60,000 per year